The ICD-10-CM
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, commonly known as the ICD, is a globally recognized system of medical data management. Developed, maintained, and copyrighted…
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FDA releases Proposed Rule on the regulation of laboratory developed tests as medical devices
On September 29, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its highly anticipated proposed rule, Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests. This proposed rule aims to clarify the…
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AAPC’s HEALTHCON 2023
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) held its highly anticipated national conference, HEALTHCON 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, May 22-24. The event attracted a wide range of professionals…
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2023 PAMA Required Cuts and Reporting Delayed Until 2024
In a welcome development for the laboratory industry, on December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2023 which instructs the Centers for Medicare &…
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Payment considerations for IVD tests
In June, Applied Policy’s diagnostic experts introduced a new series, “IVD Test Reimbursement: Coverage, Coding, and Payment.” For our fourth and final article in the series, we explore…
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Coding Considerations for IVD Tests
In June, Applied Policy’s diagnostic experts introduced a new series, “IVD Test Reimbursement: Coverage, Coding, and Payment.” For our August edition, we take a deeper dive into coding.…
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IVD test reimbursement: Coverage is key
In June, Applied Policy’s diagnostic experts introduced a new series, “IVD Test Reimbursement: Coverage, Coding, and Payment.” For our July edition, we take a deeper dive into the…
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